Le Loop - supporting the William Wates Memorial Trust
I'm back and determined to raise funds for under privileged young people to help give them a chance of a better start in life!
Am I too old to ride another Tour de France route?
Never!!
I have ridden 61 stages of the Tour in my life so far - not sure when to hang up my wheels but planning on adding another 21 this year!!
Le Loop follows the official route of the Tour de France, one week ahead of the professionals and finishes 21 stages later in Paris
On Friday 26th June 2026 around 100 riders will gather in Barcelona for the 'Grand Depart'. Some cycle a few days, some ride further. More will join us over the following 3 weeks of the tour.
Riders tackle one of a selection of "Loops" riding anything from 2 to all 21 stages of France's most famous bike race. Every participant commits to raising a minimum amount for the William Wates Memorial Trust (WWMT). The fundraised money is entirely separate from the participation fee - donations do not pay for my Tour.
All monies raised go directly to the William Wates Memorial Trust whose mission is to help the most disadvantaged young people keep away from a life of crime and violence and fulfil their potential. This is achieved by giving grants to charities that engage young people through the medium of sports, arts and education.
It's been a tough couple of years for charities and particularly for young people. This is my chance to give something back and help support young people who aren't lucky enough to enjoy the advantages in life that most of us take for granted.
Le Loop is no small undertaking. Riding even ONE stage of the Tour de France route is going to hurt! Please reward my pain by giving generously.
Merci!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£318
Guy Braverman
£300
Allen Hanouka
Good Luck Donal!
£250
Barnes Roffe
Good luck Donal!! From Stephen, Elliot and the BR team
£106
Al Schretter
Wishing you a great ride for a super cause. Can't wait to hear about it.
£106
Corry Evans
£106
Eltin Linehan
Best of Luck
£100
Sophie Linehan
Try not to miss me too much when you’re struggling up those mountains 🚵♀️🚵♂️🚵
£100
Anna Linehan
You’ve done it before, and you’ll do it again, and again…Good luck dad :)
£100
Daniel Linehan
£79.50
Sean Gayer
Best of luck with it Donal!
£75
Danny Tricot
Donal, you’re amazing! Hope you’ve have a fantastic ride.
£54.75
Karen And Tommy Webb
Still a nutter 😂😂 but amazing what you are doing. Best of luck Donal x
£53.32
Joanne Cox
Donal Age is no barrier, keep those legs pedalling! Don't let those mountains defeat you!
£53.32
Laurent Audibert
Go Donal! If someone can do it and represent such a worthy cause, it's you! Allez :)
£53.32
Giovanni Pasanisi
great effort guys! good luck
£52.12
Ray Berglund
Go get 'em, Donal!
£50
Mr James H Nickless Esq
Amazing - Fool Gaz all the way!
£50
Steve Weber
£50
Anonymous
Massive Kudos - keep riding
£50
Anonymous
Allez Allez Allez 🚴🏻🚴🏻🚴🏻🍻
£50
Fraser Scott
£32.23
Paulina Caceres
Good luck Donal!! Wishing you an amazing ride
£32.23
Cathy O’brien
Good luck Donal!
£27.05
Richard Mcmahon
You're totally mad to do this again but wishing you all the best - enjoy!
£27.05
Francesco
£27.05
Julie Thake
£27.05
Hailey Newman
Good luck!
£27.05
Alexandra Hammond Knowles
Good luck Donal. You’ll sail through this I am sure! Great cause, well done you X
£27.05
Jg
Best of luck, Donal!
£27.05
Margaret Gleeson
Best of luck old man🥰
£27.05
James Trehy
Best of luck Donal.
£25
Frederic Bloquel
£25
Matt Zheng
Enjoy the mission impossible!
£25
Dan Kite
Best of Luck Donal!
£25
David Anthony Hix
Good luck crazy man.
£25
Christine Topiwala
Good luck Donal 😃
£25
Frederic Bloquel
£21.84
Andy Tierling
£21.84
James Mckevitt
Well done, lDonal
£21.84
Lesley Smith
Good Luck Donal - and definitely crazy!!
£21.36
Aspasia
Good luck Donal!
£20
Kerry Hughes
Best of luck Donal, enjoy every minute :)
£20
Rachel Phillips
You don't need good luck... just good weather! Enjoy.
£20
Gavin Cassidy
Best of luck Donal!
£17.10
Roger Hitt
Have a great ride Donal. Here’s hoping you raise loads of cash for your chosen charity
£11.33
Mare Bicker-caarten
Enjoy the ride!
£11.33
Sam Kelly
£11.33
Tracey Gauci
Best of luck - stay safe.
£10
Suzanne Hicks
Good luck Donal, Best wishes Suzanne
Good luck!!